High School
2025-26 Important Dates
2025-26 Season begins: November 17, 2025
First matches may be held: December 3, 2025
AA/A WV Dual Team State Championships: February 6, 2026
AAA WV Dual Team State Championships: February 7, 2026
Regional Tournaments: Weekend of February 20-21, 2026
Boys State Tournament: March 5-7, 2026
Girls State Tournament: March 7, 2026
Future State Tournament dates:
2027 - March 4 - 6
2028 - March 2 - 4
2029 - March 1 - 3
What
2024-25 High School Tournament Dates
Gary Bender Raider Cup: December 7, 2024
Mercer County Wrestling Kickoff Classic: December 7, 2024
Ritchie Duals: December 7, 2024
Washington Elite Opener: December 7, 2024
Caleb Marcum Memorial "Battle at the Barn" (Buffalo): December 13-14, 2024
Max Horz Holiday Invitational: December 13-14, 2024
McFly Outdoors Duals: December 13-14, 2024
24th Annual Keyser Kiwanis Tournament: December 14, 2024
"Morse Reese Memorial" Duals Wrestling Tournament: December 14, 2024
Dix Manning Duals, December 14, 2024
Jason Eades Memorial Duals: December 14, 2024
Fallen Heroes Wrestling Tournament: December 20-21, 2024
Bob Stover Duals: December 21, 2024
Nurse Pro Plus Tournament: December 21, 2024
Phil Davis Invitational (Chesapeake, OH): December 21, 2024
Tom Lewis Classic (East Fairmont): December 28, 2024
19th Annual Grafton Duals: December 28, 2024
Nitro Pat Vance Invitational: January 3-4, 2025
2025 WV Army National Guard Duals Wrestling Tournament (Summersville): January 3-4, 2025
Cameron Dragons Alumni Invitational: January 4, 2025
MSAC Conference Tournament (Parkersburg): January 5, 2025
Winner's Choice Presented by Reclaim: January 10-11, 2025
St. Marys Par Mar Stores Alumni Tournament: January 11, 2025
Ron Mauck OVAC Wrestling Championships: January 16-18, 2025
Cornelius Godfrey Memorial Tournament: January 18, 2025
Braxton County Invitational: January 17-18, 2025
Red Devil JV Rumble Oak Hill: January 24, 2025
Herbert Hoover Memorial Tournament: January 24-25, 2025
Williamstown Bob Zide Yellowjacket Wrestling Rumble: January 22, 2025
WSAZ High School Invitational: January 31-February 1, 2025
WV Single A Challenge: January 31 - February 1, 2025
Raider Rumble (Liberty Raleigh): February 1, 2025
Black Eagle Tournament (South Charleston): February 7-8, 2025
Bowman Classic Duals (Princeton): February 8, 2025
Larry Snuffer Slam, February 8, 2025
Les DeLong Memorial Tournament (South Point, OH): February 8, 2025
Mike Stump Invitational: February 8, 2025
Cardinal Conference Tournament (Herbert Hoover): February 15, 2025
2025-26 High School Tournament Dates
"Morse Reese Memorial" Duals Wrestling Tournament: December 13, 2025
Jefferson JV Mixer: December 18, 2025
Jefferson Duals: December 19-20, 2025
Larry Richie Memorial Wrestle-A-Bout (Tyler Consolidated): December 20, 2025
Nurse Pro Plus Tournament: December 20, 2025
Tom Lewis Classic: December 27, 2025
WSAZ High School Invitational: January 30-31, 2026
Middle School
2024-25 Season begins: November 11, 2024
First matches may be held: December 4, 2024
Season ends: February 22, 2025
2024-25 Middle School Tournament Dates
Charleston Invitational Middle School Duals: December 6-7, 2024 Cick here for pools
Eagles Annual Middle School Duals (Johnson City, KY): December 7, 2024
Wayne Bennett Duals: December 7, 2024
Cameron Dragons Conquer the Lair Middle School Challenge: December 14, 2024
Spencer Yellow Jacket Duals: December 14, 2024
Braxton Bash: December 21, 2024
David Trammell Memorial Tournament: December 21, 2024
MMS Holiday Takedown (Moundsville): December 21, 2024
Phil Davis Invitational (Chesapeake, OH): December 21, 2024
Iron Duals (Preston): December 27, 2024
Mountain State Clash: December 27-28, 2024
Fear The Pack Duals: January 4, 2025
2025 Falcons Invitational (John Adams): Janary 10-11, 2025
Jr. Jacket Rumble: January 11, 2025
Doddridge County Team Duals: January 18, 2025
Fayetteville Middle School Duals: January 18, 2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tournament: January 20, 2025
Her-Story Maker Girls Middle School Tournament (Fayetteville): January 24, 2025
2024-2025 Barboursville Brawl: Janary 25, 2025
WSAZ Middle School Invitational: January 31-February 1, 2025
Bonnie the Buccaneer Beatdown Girls MS Tournament (Buckhannon-Upshur): February 1, 2025
LKC Middle School Championships (Clay County): February 15, 2025
2025-26 Middle School Tournament Dates
WSAZ Middle School Invitational: January 30-31, 2026
Girls
2024-25 Girls Tournament Dates
Princeton Lady Tiger Invitational: December 6, 2024
Williamstown Lady Jacket Throwdown: December 7, 2024
Shady Spring Scuffle: December 13, 2024
Parkersburg Womens Wrestling Winter Classic: January 3, 2025
Cornelius Godfrey Memorial Tournament: January 17, 2025
Her-Story Maker Girls Tournament (Fayetteville): January 24, 2025 Lady Raider Rumble (Liberty Raleigh): January 31, 2025
Bonnie the Buccaneer Beatdown Girls HS and MS Tournament (Buckhannon-Upshur): February 1, 2025
Lady Cats Women's Invitational (Paden City): February 8, 2025
Bowman Classic Girls Invitational (Princeton): February 15, 2025
2nd Annual Girls Border War (Washington High School): March 23, 2025
2025-26 Girls Tournament Dates
Lady Knights Clash (Tyler Consolidated): December 19, 2025
Bonnie the Buccaneer Beatdown Girls Tournament (Buckhannon-Upshur): January 24, 2026
Youth
2024-25 Youth Regional and State Tournament Dates
All WVYWA regional tournaments will be held Saturday, February 16, 2025
Region 1 Tournament - Brooke High School
Region 2 Tournament - University High School
Region 3 Tournament - Summersville Armory
Region 4 Tournament - Huntington High School
WVYWA Boys and Girls state tournaments will be held at the Charleston Civic Center
West Virginia Youth Wrestling Association Youth State Championships: March 1-2, 2025
West Virginia Youth Wrestling Association Girls WV State Championships: March 1-2, 2025
GIRLS WV Jr. State Wrestling Championships (Parkersburg): February 23, 2025
48th WV Jr. State Wrestling Championships (Parkersburg): March 15-16, 2025
WV Novice State Championships(Bridgeport): March 22, 2025
Youth/Open Wrestling
WV-Mat Youth/Open Tournament Listings
Youth/Club team directory - West Virginia
Coaching Youth Wrestling
Promote the Sport!
The Mindset and Tactics of a Champion
by Ken Chertow
A Syllabus for Youth Wrestling
by Dr. Bill Welker
Middle Atlantic Wrestling Association
www.mawawrestling.com
2025 MAWA Preliminary District Tournament scheduled for March 29, 2025 has been canceled.
West Virginia AAU Wrestling
www.wvaauwrestling.org
Contact info: Jim Smith
CompetitiveEdgeWrestling@gmail.com
304-881-1038
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West Virginia University Wrestling
Tim Flynn, Head Coach
TFlynn@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-9871
WVU Wrestling at WVUSports.com
WVU Website
2024-2025 Season
Oct. 26 (Sat): Wrestle-Offs HOME*, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 2 (Sat): at Southeast Open, Salem, VA (Cregger Center), ALL DAY
Nov. 6 (Wed): Glenville State, HOME*, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 14 (Thu): at Rider, Lawrenceville, N.J. (Alumni Gymnasium), 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 16 (Sat): at NWCA All-Star Classic (Exh.), State College, PA (Rec Hall), TBD
Nov. 22 (Fri): at Appalachian State, Boone, N.C. (Varsity Gym), 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 6 (Fri): at Cliff Keen Invitational, Las Vegas, NV (Las Vegas Convention Center), ALL DAY
Dec. 7 (Sat): at Cliff Keen Invitational, Las Vegas, NV (Las Vegas Convention Center), ALL DAY
Dec. 15 (Sun): California Baptist, HOME, New Cumberland, WV (Oak Glen High School), 4:00 p.m.
Dec. 21 (Sat): at Campbell, Kissimmee, FL (Silver Spurs Arena), ALL DAY
Dec. 21 (Sat): at Wisconsin, Kissimmee, FL (Silver Spurs Arena), ALL DAY
Dec. 21 (Sat): at North Dakota State, Kissimmee, FL (Silver Spurs Arena), ALL DAY
Jan. 4 (Sat): at Princeton, Princeton, N.J. (Jadwin Gymnasium), 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 8 (Wed): Iowa State, HOME* Morgantown, WV, 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 12 (Sun): Pitt, HOME*, Morgantown, WV, 1:00 p.m.
Jan. 17 (Fri): at Oklahoma, Norman, OK (McCasland Field House), 7:00p.m.
Jan. 19 (Sun): at Oklahoma State, Stillwater, OK (Gallagher-Iba Arena), 3:00 p.m.
Jan. 26 (Sun): at Missouri, Columbia, MO (Hearnes Center), 2:00 p.m.
Feb. 1 (Sat): University of Northern Iowa, HOME*, Morgantown, WV, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 6 (Thu): at Utah Valley, Layton, UT (Layton High School), 8:00 p.m.
Feb. 8 (Sat): at Wyoming, Laramie, WY (Uniwyo Sports Complex), 2:00 p.m.
Feb. 23 (Sun): Arizona State, HOME*, Morgantown, WV, 2:00 p.m.
Mar. 8 (Sat): at Big 12 Championship, Tulsa, OK (BOK Center), ALL DAY
Mar. 9 (Sun): at Big 12 Championship, Tulsa, OK (BOK Center), ALL DAY
Mar. 20 (Thu): at NCAA Championships, Philadelphia, PA (Wells Fargo Center), ALL DAY
Mar. 21 (Fri): at NCAA Championships, Philadelphia, PA (Wells Fargo Center), ALL DAY
Mar. 22 (Sat): at NCAA Championships, Philadelphia, PA (Wells Fargo Center), ALL DAY
* Home matches held at the WVU Coliseum with the exception of December 15.
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West Liberty University Wrestling
Danny Irwin, Head Coach
daniel.irwin@westliberty.edu
304-336-8230
West Liberty Wrestling at
hilltoppersports.com
West Liberty University Website
2024-25 Season
Nov. 2 (Sat): at Mount Union Invitational, Alliance, OH, 9:00 a.m.
Nov. 7 (Thu): at Pitt-Johnstown, Johnstown, PA, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 17 (Sun): at King Open, Bristol, TN, 9:00 a.m.
Nov. 21 (Thu): Fairmont State, HOME, West Liberty, WV, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 23 (Sat): at Baldwin Wallace Invitational, Berea, OH, 9:00 a.m.
Dec. 7 (Sat): at Little State Invitational, Indianapolis, IN, 9:00 a.m.
Dec. 22 (Sun): Hilltopper Duals, HOME, West Liberty, WV, 10:00 a.m.
Jan. 4 (Sat): at Fairmont State Invitational, Fairmont, WV, 9:00 a.m.
Jan. 10 (Fri): at NWCA National Duals, Indianapolis, IN, TBD
Jan. 19 (Sun): at Mount Union Open, Alliance, OH, 9:00 a.m.
Jan. 24 (Fri): Gannon, HOME, West Liberty, WV, 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 25 (Sat): Davis & Elkins College, HOME, West Liberty, WV, 12:00 p.m.
Feb. 1 (Sat): at Mountain East Conference Championships, TBD
Feb. 7 (Fri): at Ashland, Ashland, OH, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 8 (Sat): at John Suma Invitational, Berea, OH, 9:00 a.m.
Feb. 13 (Thu): Lake Erie, HOME, West Liberty, WV, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 16 (Sun): at John Carrol Open, University Heights, OH, 9:00 a.m.
Mar. 1 (Sat): at NCAA D-II Super Region Three Championships, Tiffin, OH, 9:00 a.m.
Mar. 14 (Fri): at NCAA D-II National Championships, Indianapolis, IN, TBD
All home matches will be held at the Academic Sports & Recreation Complex (ASRC) on West Liberty U's campus.
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Bluefield State College Wrestling
Sam Gardner, Head Coach
sgardner@bluefieldstate.edu
Office: 304-327-4249
Cell: 856-516-3923
Bluefield State Wrestling at gobstate.com
2024-25 Season
Nov. 2 (Sat): at University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY, TBD
Nov. 6 (Wed): University of Mount Olive, HOME, Bluefield, WV, 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 10 (Sun): at Averett Open, Danville, VA, TBD
Nov. 13 (Wed): at Newberry College, Newberry, SC, 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 16 (Sat): at UNC Pembroke, Pembroke, NC, 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 17 (Sun): at King Open, Bristol, TN, TBD
Dec. 7 (Sat): at Cleveland State Open, Cleveland, OH, TBD
Dec. 14 (Sat): at Averett Duals, Danville, VA, TBD
Jan. 3 (Fri): at King's Dual, Bristol, TN,TBD
Jan. 18 (Sat): at Emory & Henry Invite, Emory, VA, TBD
Jan. 21 (Tue): University of Montevallo, HOME, Bluefield, WV, 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 21 (Tue): Emory & Henry University, HOME, Bluefield, 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 24 (Fri): at Lander University, Greenwood, SC, 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 6 (Thu): Lincoln Memorial University, HOME, Bluefield, WV, 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 15 (Sat): at JCU Open, University Heights, OH, TBD
Mar. 1 (Sat): at Super Region 3, Findlay, OH, TBD
* Home matches held at the Ned E. Shott Gym
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Davis and Elkins College Wrestling
Tom Molony, Head Coach
molonyt@dewv.edu
D&E Wrestling at senatornation.com
2024-25 Season
Nov. 2 (Sat): at Glenville State, 9:00 a.m.
Nov. 16 (Sat): at University of Findlay, Findlay, OH, 9:00 a.m.
Dec. 7 (Sat): at Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown, PA, 9:00 a.m.
Dec. 14 (Sat): University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, TBD
Jan. 10 (Fri): at Virginia Duals, Hampton, VA, TBD
Jan. 25 (Sat): at West Liberty, TBD
Feb. 1 (Sat): at Mountain East Conference Tournament, West Liberty, TBD
Feb. 7 (Fri): at Wheeling University, 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 14 (Fri): at Fairmont State, 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 16 (Sun): Frostburg State, HOME *, TBD
Feb. 22 (Sat): Glenville State at Glenville, 1:00 p.m.
Feb. 22 (Sat): Salem at Glenville, 1:00 p.m.
* Home matches held at the McDonnell Center
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Fairmont State University Wrestling
Gennaro Bonaventura, Head Coach
gbonaventura@fairmontstate.edu
631-220-7821
FSU Wrestling at fightingfalcons.com
Fairmont State Falcon Wrestling Facebook Page
2024-25 Season
Oct. 27 (Sun): Maroon vs. Gray Wrestle Off, HOME *, 2:00 p.m.
Nov. 2 (Sat): at Glenville State Invitational, 2:00 p.m.
Nov. 7 (Thu): at Salem, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 9 (Sat): at W&J Invitational, Washington, PA, 10:00 a.m.
Nov. 17 (Sun): Frostburg State University, HOME *, 10:00 a.m.
Nov. 17 (Sun): Kutztown University, HOME *, 10:00 a.m.
Nov. 21 (Thu): at West Liberty, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 24 (Sun): East Stroudsburg University at Greensburg, PA, 10:00 a.m.
Nov. 24 (Sun): Seton Hall at Greensburg, PA, 10:00 a.m.
Nov. 24 (Sun): St. Vincent College at Greensburg, PA, 10:00 a.m.
Dec. 8 (Sun): at Nassau Open, Garden City, NY, 10:00 a.m.
Jan. 4 (Sat): Fairmont State Open, HOME *, 10:00 a.m.
Jan. 10 (Fri): at Penn State Altoona, Altoona, PA, 1:30 p.m.
Jan. 11 (Sat): at University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Johnstown, PA, 12:00 p.m.
Jan. 18 (Sat): at Ganon, Erie, PA, 11:00 a.m.
Jan. 18 (Sat): at Miller University, Erie, PA, 11:00 a.m.
Jan. 18 (Sat): at Grand Valley State University, Erie, PA, 11:00 a.m.
Jan. 22 (Wed): Glenville State University, HOME *, 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 22 (Wed): Garrett College, HOME *, 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 25 (Sat): at Millersville Duals, Millersville, PA, 10:00 a.m.
Feb. 2 (Sun): at Mountain East Conference Championships, West Liberty, WV, 10:00 a.m.
Feb. 10 (Mon): at Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 14 (Fri): Davis & Elkins College, HOME *, 6:00 p.m.
Mar. 1 (Sat): at NCAA Super Region I Championships, Johnstown, PA, 10:00 a.m.
Mar. 14 (Fri): at NCAA National Championships, Indianapolis, IN, TBD
* Home matches held at the Feaster Center (Joe Retton Arena, Dan Cava Court)
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Glenville State College Wrestling
Dylan Cottrell, Head Coach
Dylan.Cottrell@glenville.edu
Glenville State Wrestling at gscpioneers.com/sports/wrestling
2024-25 Season
Nov. 2 (Sat): Glenville State University, HOME, , Glenville, WV, 9:00 a.m.
Nov. 6 (Wed): at West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 10 (Sun): at Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, 2:00 p.m.
Nov. 16 (Sat): at University of Findlay, Findlay, OH, TBD
Dec. 1 (Sun): at Coker University, Greenwood, SC, TBD
Dec. 1 (Sun): at UNC Pembroke, Greenwood, SC, TBD
Dec. 1 (Sun): at University of Mount Olive, Greenwood, SC, TBD
Dec. 1 (Sun): at Newberry College, Greenwood, SC, TBD
Dec. 14 (Sat): at University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, TBD
Jan. 5 (Sun): TBA Home Gannon University, HOME, Glenville, WV, TBD
Jan. 5 (Sun): TBA Home Grand Valley State University, HOME, Glenville, WV, TBD
Jan. 5 (Sun): TBA Home Lander University, HOME, Glenville, WV, TBD
Jan. 10 (Fri): TBD, Glenville, WV, TBD
Jan. 17 (Fri): at Ashland University, Ashland, OH, TBD
Jan. 22 (Wed): at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV, TBD
Jan. 22 (Wed): at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV, TBD
Jan. 26 (Sun): at University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, TBD
Jan. 26 (Sun): at Bloomsburg University, Buffalo, NY, TBD
Feb. 1 (Sat): Mountain East Conference, TBD
Feb. 8 (Sat): at University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, TBD
Feb. 13 (Thu): at Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD, TBD
Feb. 21 (Fri): Davis & Elkins College, HOME, Glenville, WV, TBD
Feb. 21 (Fri): Salem University, HOME, Glenville, WV, TBD
* Home matches held at the Waco Center
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Salem University Wrestling
Cole Houser, Head Coach
Salem University Wrestling at salemtigers.com/sports/mwre
Salem University Website
2024-25 Season
Nov. 2 (Sat): at Glenville State Invitational, Glenville, WV, TBD
Nov. 7 (Thu): Fairmont State University, HOME, Salem, WV, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 10 (Sun): at Ohio Intercollegiate Open at Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, OH, TBD
Nov. 17 (Sun): at King University Open Bristol, TN, TBD
Dec. 1 (Sun): at Carolina Clash at Lander University, Greenwood, SC, TBD
Dec. 14 (Sat): at Midwest Classic at University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, TBD
Jan. 4 (Sat): at Fairmont State Invitational, Fairmont, WV, TBD
Jan. 7 (Tue): at Seton Hill University (PA), Greensburg, PA, TBD
Jan. 19 (Sun): at Purple Raider Open at University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH, TBD
Jan. 25 (Sat): at Millersville University, Millersville, PA, TBD
Feb. 8 (Sat): at West Virginia Tech, HOME,Salem, WV, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 22 (Sat): at Glenville State University, Glenville, WV, TBD
Feb. 22 (Sat): at Davis & Elkins College, Glenville, WV, TBD
* Home matches held at the T. Edward Davis Gymnasium
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Wheeling University Wrestling
Daniel Ownbey, Head Coach
Wheeling University Wrestling at wucardinals.com/sports/wrestling
Wheeling University Website
2024-25 Season
Nov. 2 (Sat): at Mount Union Invitational, Alliance, OH, TBD
Nov. 6 (Wed): at Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD, TBD
Nov. 10 (Sun): at Ohio Collegiate Open, Cleveland, OH, TBD
Nov. 13 (Wed): at Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, PA, TBD
Nov. 16 (Sat): at Findlay Open, Findlay, OH, TBD
Dec. 14 (Sat): at Midwest Classic, Indianapolis, IN
Jan. 10 (Fri): Muskingum University, HOME, Wheeling, WV, TBD
Jan. 10 (Fri): Waynesburg University, HOME, Wheeling, WV, TBD
Jan. 19 (Sun): at Purple Raider Open, Alliance, OH, TBD
Feb. 1 (Sat): at Mountain East Conference, Wheeling, WV, TBD
Feb. 7 (Fri): Davis & Elkins College,HOME, Wheeling, WV, TBD
Feb. 7 (Fri): Fairmont State University, HOME, Wheeling, WV, TBD
Feb. 16 (Sun): at John Carroll Open, University Heights, OH, TBD
Mar. 1 (Sat): at Super Regional 1 Tournament, Indianapolis, IN, TBD
* Home matches held at the Alma Grace McDonough Center - Performance Gym
The past Wheeling Jesuit pages can be viewed AT THIS LINK.
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WVU Tech Wrestling
Joel Harris, Head Wrestling Coach
Cell: 304-719-3681
joel.harris1@mail.wvu.edu
WVU Tech Wrestling at goldenbearathletics.com
Visit the WVU Tech Website
Follow WVUTech Wrestling on Facebook
WVUTechWrestling
2024-25 Season
Nov. 2 (Sat): at Patriot Open, Corbin, KY, 9:00 a.m.
Nov. 10 (Sun): at Averett Open, Danville, VA, TBD
Nov. 23 (Sat): at Life Open, Marietta, GA, TBD
Dec. 14 (Sat): at Averett University, Danville, VA, TBD
Jan. 4 (Sat): at Fairmont State Invitational, Fairmont, WV, TBD
Jan. 10 (Fri): Southern Virginia University, HOME,Beckley, WV, TBD
Jan. 10 (Fri): University of Pikeville, HOME, Beckley, WV, TBD
Jan. 16 (Thu): at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, TBD
Jan. 22 (Wed): at Montreat College (NC) Montreat, NC, TBD
Feb. 1 (Sat): at Cumberland Open, Lebanon, TN, TBD
Feb. 8 (Sat): at Salem University, Salem, WV, TBD
Feb. 21 (Fri): at Appalachian Athletic Conference Championship, Cleveland, GA, TBD
* Home matches held in Beckley, WV (Van Meter Gym)
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